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Kelsey Wang Joins the Cast of The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless has added actress Kelsey Wang to their acting ensemble. Wang has been cast in the role of “Allie”, who the show teases is a ‘mysterious, young professional who catches the eye of one of Genoa City’s eligible bachelors.’
Wang also has appeared on General Hospital in the role of “Daisy Kwan”. Her other credits include: Netflix’s Daredevil, the dual language pilot, Journey to the East, and Chimerica, which made its U.S. premiere at the Studio Theater in Washington, D.C.
Look for Kelsey to debut on the Thursday, March 10th episode of the CBS daytime dramas series.
Now the question is; could Allie’s emergence on the canvas be tied to Jack Abbott’s (Peter Bergman) new story?
On Monday’s episode of Y&R, Jack and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) discussed a key text message location that said “Hao Nguyen.” Jack mentions his ex-wife Luan’s maiden name was Nyguyen and her father’s name was Hao. He says this can’t be the same person and is shocked.
All of this came after the mysterious text Jack received that mentioned there is ‘something he has been looking for in Los Angeles’. Now, Phyllis speculates that the message could be from his son with Luan … Keemo! Could Allie also be part of this story? Stay tuned.
So, who do you think Kelsey will become romantically involved with from the eligible men in Genoa City? Share your thoughts below.
This is great! This actress was on GH and was very good. She is pretty and is a good actress. Maybe she is related to Jack? Maybe a possible Nick romance?
She would be Noah’s age.
Why is the show revisiting this story when Peter Bergman hated the original story all of those years ago? Makes absolutely no sense to me.
Just because she’s Asian-American doesn’t mean she has to be related to Jack, and no one has said that’s what her story will be. I mean, knowing the lazy writing at Y&R there’s a good chance she will be his granddaughter or some other relation. But there’s also a chance she’s just someone new in town who happens to have Asian heritage.
It does make sense, Michael…they want to make sure to keep the show boring the way it’s been for quite a while now and this is the best way to do it…I remember all the yawning I did when that story was going on years ago.
My thoughts exactly, James. They must have a deal with No-Doze.
Boys that’s for sure, and I don’t expect anything different in this generation.
And Peter Bergman s feelings on the writing matter? You mean he actually gets to do something besides twiddling his fingers awkwardly when he walks in a room and gives sage advice?
Pls. Was Sharon Case jumping up and down when she found out LML that horrible writer was killing off Brad who she was hot and heavy at the time and putting her with a man twice her age Jack? Or even better when she married her father in law Victor? Gross. Actors feelings shouldnt dictate story.
What doesnt make sense is how Josh Griffith still has a job!
Hopefully it’s Noah so we can finally see a smile on his face.
No Noah! Give her a chance to act her part ( whatever that might be) I really don’t see where she will fit in…but, give Aunt Tracie to connect with someone in the family!Also, if she have a career, maybe a job at jabot or with Nick at Hope! Looking forward to see if her Mother will be joining the case as well?✅
Hooray, she looks “young” and sounds “restless.” So hopefully will help kick some life into this moribund show.
Good! A possible love interest for Noah, the lovelorn puppy dog! He can stop mooning over his sister’s fiancé.
It would be far more interesting if it were his son than a grandchildl
matthew
I think he’d be too old by now and Keemo is way older than Kyle.
I enjoyed the storyline of Keemo but I know PB hated it ! I would say she might be the granddaughter to Jack ! This could be a fantastic storyline and her mixing up with Noah who has so much potential but they have given him nothing to work with /but then we are talking about JG who just can’t write ! Ugh
Noah. She will probably turn out to be Jack’s daughter.
Too young to be his daughter.The man is in his sixtys.
Just when I think no one’s on the ball anymore at Y&R, this happens. Can someone please tell me why?
I remember her from GH,certainly sounds like she’ll be involved with Noah which may finally get him something to do besides mope around after Tessa
Granddaughter to Jack is likely as Keemo by now would be pushing 50. I found it odd that whole storyline was forgotten as if nothing ever happened. Keemo is an Abbot and the family could use a boost.
I think it’s pretty obvious that this young girl is Jack’s granddaughter and we won’t have to watch Noah hopelessly pining after a lesbian, wonderful gal that she is but he’s got to realize it was never meant to be.
“pining after a lesbian”: funny line, Violet. We’ve all been there. 🙂
Yep, even a Devil knows the pain of falling for the wrong succubus now and then.
Hey Violet. It’s akin to watching Pepe Le Pew pine after a cat.
O.K guys, thanks for the responses, but Harry, yours really stinks!
Ironically, for a while there it looked like she might have been a lesbian on GH… since it appeared they were going to pair her up with Kristina. I think they would have made a cute couple… but instead all we got was that Dawn of the Dead cult stupidity that just dragged on and on and on… and in reality hasn’t even ended yet, given the whole Willow birth certificate nonsense.
And poor Daisy didn’t even stick around for the whole story.
I vote Nick all day long!
Faire
Voting him for what??
She will be Keemo’s daughter and she will be Noah’s new love interest.
Maybe Allie is the past love of Noah from his time in London, for we don’t know anything about that heartbreak other than it devastated Noah. Regardless, I do think that she will have a significant storyline with Noah, which would be great so that he can get over his feelings for Tessa. And it would be interesting if she is connected to Jack’s son Keemo, possibly his daughter. Nguyen is one of the most common last names from Vietnam lineage.
Oh interesting theory, Margarita. I think
You might be on to something.
I think she is Keemo’s daughter—ergo, Jack’s granddaughter.
While I respect introducing this beautiful girl, I ask —why now? My memory of Keemo is foggy, but I have been mentioning the complete disregard of his existence, off and on, because my grandmother keeps lamenting, ” I wonder what happened to Keemo!”…LOL.
She had really taken a liking to him and still talks about him and his mother, Luan.
I find Jack’s excuse ( thanks to these aggravating writers) sort of lame—seriously? Your son has cut all ties with you?A parent who loves his/her child would never give up making amends that easily. Keemo is never discussed or mentioned by family members. Is the subject tabu? Why hasn’t his name ever come up? If it did, it must have been in passing because I missed it,
What’s the strategy? Well, whatever it is, I welcome any new story other than what we have now—such torture to watch—which I skip most of the time.
Thiis revolting ‘sick’ baby trend is becoming an obsession with these writers—do they think they are eliciting pity by creating trauma and drama? For whom? It ain’t working—–I can’t take Abby and Lance ( worst actor ever)—he and Abby have no connection—no vibe—no sparks!! Zilch!! Frankly, none of them does.
Now, if we could only get Ronan back —oh, yeah–we will definitely see sparks with him and Phyllis.
Right there with you Celia. When someone has a bone marrow transplant, they need to be in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit in the hospital for a minimum of 6 weeks wince their immune system is completely shot in order to not reject the bone marrow. There is no way that baby would be home right now! And yes, to Ronan returns. That’s the only way I will be able to tolerate Phyllis, for she drives me insane.
Exactly, Margherita—We all know it’s a soap—but as it is my wont to say—-throw a little reality into the mix. These writers keep stepping on their own toes, then go to “lunch” ( part of Soaphound’s amazing precis), while we get the bone. If I want to watch “Fantasy”, I can switch on Netflix.
Ronan, Ronan, Ronan—where art thou, Ronan—-other than Michelle Stafford, I doubt we will get a more explosive chemical reaction with anyone else—I felt their heat. LOL.
We disagree on one thing. I love Michelle as Phyllis ….-my favorite, she is!! But, that’s OK—-it makes for a good debate. LOL.
In other news, Devon consults with Dr.Nat on a medical trial which will help Devon develop lactation ducts so he can breast feed Baby Chancellor- Newman-Abbott-Winters. Stay tuned for Devon starring in the role made famous by Rebecca de Mornary, The Hand that Rocks the cradle.
Oh Harry, just what we need…ANOTHER Devon story. Next to feeding his own child, maybe he can also self reproduce! This sordid tale has gone on so long, Dom should be ready for college by this summer. And Chance’s hair will remain looking like the entry to King Solomon’s Mines.
Oh Celia, can you imagine the “think-tank” meeting on this decision? Something like this:
EXECUTIVE #1: “Let’s see, we have all these available, brilliant, beautiful actors playing Kevin, Gloria, Lauren, Traci, Ashley, Paul, Esther, Jill. Instead, let’s bring in ANOTHER character we won’t know what to do with, except pawn her off on Noah. Yeah, yeah, whaddaya think? Oh, and lots more CHABON (Chance/Abby/Devon) because our contract with No-Doze is up for renewal.”
EXECUTIVES #2 thru #29: “Fine. Where’s lunch?”
HaHaHa, Soaphound—Bull’s eye!!!! Execs#1 thru #29 have such vision, no?—-they just know how to employ the right “ingredients” to “monotonyville” while boring the living caca out of the viewer!!
So, I hear that Kyle and Summer are being recast. Hmmmm—-makes me wonder if an imbroglio is in the making—Kyle versus Keemo ( or vice versa)—sibling rivalry—except that Kyle is young enough to be his brother’s son…..better yet, Keemo’s daughter ( maybe?) and Summer will sharpen their finger nails, at the ready, for a cat-fight? Perhaps, I shall be the scribe and propose a plot-line—-with spice!!LOL
I can’t keep up—-why? No planned strategy. As you suggest—a complete debacle where these execs are impervious to the actors’ lack of skill; to the repetetive plots; to the humdrum platitudes thrown at us.
They write for the sake of penning a line without much given thought behind it, except—“Fine. Where’s lunch?”
Another much ado about nothing . She will be stuck in story purgatory or even better if the viewers arent excited enough with all the going ons she’ll share screen time with Devon, Abby, Mariah and Tessa! Yayyyyy!!!
I think she will appear as Kemo’s wife. Maybe she is reaching out to Jack in hopes that he will visit and a reconciliation will happen between Jack and his son.
Allie will be Jack’s granddaughter, and it’s about time!!! He could have 3 grandchildren!!
Noah’s the target.
Gosh, they haven’t even started this lousy SL yet and I’m F.F all these Abbott and Phyllis scenes. I could care if Jack has a long lost G.D who evidently is filled with possibly inherited pain, hate and animosity towards Jack and his family, and as everyone is predicting,poor Noah will probably try helping her out, and the rest will be history some day.
So right, VIOLET..I’m glad you said it because I was starting to feel guilty for not liking yet another new story. Seeing Traci was the only bright spot for me. And Jack, though bereaved, is acting like Bambi, scared of his own shadow. Oops, does that make Traci & Phyllis into Flower and Thumper? Yikes!
Soaphound
I think maybe I spoke too soon regarding Jack’s probable granddaughter. Iam so sick of seeing sad-sack Noah strolling into C.L and getting the third degree from his mother and or father about his nightlife or life in general. I don’t know why he puts up with them constantly in his business. How much you wanna bet they will be sticking their noses in when he starts showing interest in this girl?
Also, hope this Allie isn’t as whiney and desperate as the one on Days.
This Labor Day, General Hospital will show an encore presentation of its touching tribute to the late Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer). The news came from ABC executive, Nathan Varni who shared the information across social media.
Varni expressed, “Save the date! ABC will encore our very special farewell tribute to Tony Geary this Labor Day, Monday, September 7.”
The episode was originally broadcast on February 20, 2026, and honored to the late eight-time Daytime Emmy winner, who sadly passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 78.
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The tribute episode centered on Luke’s daughter Lulu (Alexa Havins) finally grieving the loss of her father after she had come out of a four-year long coma and never dealt with her grief on learning the news of his death.
WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE ON-SCREEN REMEMBRANCE OF LUKE SPENCER?
The other characters who remember their time with Luke who are included in the episode with many flashbacks were: Tracy (Jane Elliot), Sonny (Maurice Benard), Carly (Laura Wright), Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and of course, Laura (Genie Francis).
Behind the scenes, General Hospital wanted to pay tribute to its most iconic star, but since the character of Luke was killed-off in 2022 off-screen, after Geary retired, there wasn’t an easy creative route to go when Geary passed away in real-life. However, the writers did a commendable job with this special episode in tying in memories and remembrances of Luke through Lulu’s grief as a starting point.
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THE LAST APPEARANCE OF TONY GEARY ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Anthony Geary exited General Hospital in 2015 after his record-setting eight Daytime Emmy Lead Actor wins for his work. He then moved to Amsterdam full-time to live with his husband, Claudio Gama.
Two years later, Geary made one final appearance on GH, when in 2017 he popped in the last scene of what was Jane Elliot’s then departure from the show when Tracy was reunited with Luke in Europe.
You can check out the original promo for the special episode “Remembering Luke Spencer” and the late Tony Geary from back in February of this year below.
Now let us know, will you be watching the Anthony Geary tribute again this coming Monday? Do you miss seeing the character of Luke Spencer in Port Charles? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Alimi Ballard’s Role Revealed as WSB Agent William Baines Who Oversees Jack Brennan Investigation
The Thursday, September 3 episode of General Hospital featured the debut of former Loving and The City actor, Alimi Ballard (ex-Frankie Hubbard).
Now some 30 years later, Ballard is back on ABC daytime, but this time as was revealed today, he is playing WSB agent William Baines who arrives in Port Charles to oversee the disappearance of Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna).
Here’s what went down; after Josslyn (Eden McCoy) reported Brennan missing to the WSB, agent William Baines met her at the Port Charles bureau office. It was there that Baines informed Josslyn he was taking over the search for Jack.
Josslyn kept trying to stay on the case telling Baines she had connections with many people in Jack’s inner circle in Port Charles. However, Baines instructed her to keep on her current assignment as CEO of JJE. When she questioned why implanting her at her father’s company was so important, Baines shared she needs to get inside intel on JJE’s subsidiary holdings. Once she does, she will be briefed on what comes next.
DREW FRAMES NINA
In addition, Baines wanted to be briefed on what Josslyn knows so far about the MIA Brennan. One theory from the WSB is that Jack skipped town because of how badly the Cold Fusion debacle went down on Spoon Island. Then, as Josslyn brought up how her mother Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) witnessed a public shouting match between Jack and Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), Baines pulls out a photo of Nina from his folder.
As if things couldn’t get worse for Nina, Drew (Cameron Mathison) broke into her car, planted evidence of Jack’s wallet under the seat as retribution for her trying to kill Drew when she pushed him in his wheelchair into the lake at the boathouse. Drew snarled that “payback is bitch” as he sat in the driver’s seat of her car.
So, what are your initial thoughts on the arrival of WSB agent William Baines? Do you think he may wind up as Jack’s successor as the WSB Port Charles bureau chief ? What did you think of Drew framing Nina for Jack’s death? Share your thoughts via the comment section below. But first, check out the confrontation between Drew and Nina with Ava present.
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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Brad Bell First Microdrama ‘Hollywood Startlet’ Debuts in Launch of New aTwist Platform and Studio
Microseries platform and Studio aTwist launched today (September 3) complete with a slate of 10 original series including the first foray into the vertical drama space from The Bold and the Beautiful’s executive producer and head writer, Brad Bell.
As previously reported, Brad Bell and his son and B&B producer, Oliver Bell produced the vertical title, Hollywood Starlet which is now available on aTwist.
Hollywood Starlet tells the tale of an 0verlooked cleaner named Starlet who supports her abusive sister and mother until her acting talents are finally recognized by famous actor Jack as he falls for her and helps her kickstart her Hollywood career. The microdrama was filmed using sets from The Bold & The Beautiful sets at their Sunset Las Palmas Studios in Hollywood. The series features popular vertical stars: Bella Mraz, Eric Guilmette, and Molly Anderson.
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aTWIST FEATURES 10 ORIGINAL MICRODRAMA SERIES
The new vertical entertainment platform from noted TV executives: Jana Winograde (Former Showtime), Susan Rovner (Former NBCUniversal) and Lloyd Braun (Former ABC/WME) debuts by expanding the microdrama genre with scripted, unscriped, animation, horror and comedy titles. The launch today also includes a curated library of content. aTwist is available now at www.aTwist.com, with the app available for download across all major app stores.
New microseries will launch Thursdays on aTwist. Viewers can watch select episodes for free with ads, or unlock complete seasons using coins or a subscription. Countries at launch include: Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom and United States.
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The launch slate available now which includes the aforementioned Brad Bell created Hollywood Starlet also features these titles:
Buried Alive, Back For Revenge
A blind heiress, buried alive by her husband and best friend on her wedding day, claws her way out of her grave to reclaim her company and destroy those who betrayed her. Starring: Nicole Mattox, Nick Ritacco, Molly Anderson, Eric Guilmette, Jon Briddell.
Cash Out
A heartbroken woman and her 2 best friends are gifted $50,000 to spend on experiences in Las Vegas in under 24 hours. Roadblocks crop up, her ex returns, chaos ensues. The Hangover meets Bridesmaids. Starring: Violet Benson, Kristen Ochoa, Jaden Ashley, Christa Texeira.
I Fell in Love with a Dragon Prince
Abandoned and enslaved, when Sylvia meets and heals the injured Kiel, heir to the Sky Kingdom, their quests merge – will he regain his crown and she, her freedom? And are they meant for each other? Animation microdrama starring: Jayme Mantos, Ted Evans, Cornelius Mohr, Kristen DiMercurio
I Swiped Right on a Serial Killer
A pediatrician goes looking for love on the apps, but has no idea when she falls for a manipulator with a master plan to wife her, who’s willing to kill anyone who gets in his way. Starring: Mariah Moss, Shayne Davis, Addison Bowman, Ali Badalov, Nick Ritacco<
My Billionaire Kidney
In this rollicking vertical spoof, a down-on-her-luck Cinderella-type becomes a pawn to her evil aunt and uncle and multiple absurdly powerful men as they fight for her kidney. Will she finally find a way to control the chaos and choose herself? From Jonathan Stern (Abominable Pictures), starring Hannah Pilkes, Nate Smith, Brandon Micheal Hall, Erinn Hayes, Steve Agee, Peter S. Kim.
My Book Boyfriend Came To Life
A love-averse librarian accidentally summons a romance novel hero into the real world to help her save her library. Starring: Bella Grace Mraz, Cayman David Cardiff, Eric Ruof, Shannon Foster, Rebecca Ritz.
Pretty Hurts And So Do I
A bullied high school girl is hit by a bus, gets a major glow-up, and comes back for revenge on the mean girls who wronged her. Starring: Kim Sandwich, Jake Ryan Nuttall, Caroline Abigail Rich, Shahadah Keyonna Abdullah.
Something Is Alive In My Attic
A woman returns home to her estranged, ailing mother to discover that something evil is alive in the attic. Starring: Moriah N. Boone, Suzie Haines, Richard Trotter, Charing Draper, Triana Brown.
Strangers, A Plane And A Deadly Game
Two women on a plane joke about committing murder, but when one takes action, the other is drawn into a chaotic, deadly spiral – will there be any survivors?
Starring: Grace Swanson, Monaye Moyes, Sean McHugh, Madeleine Barnette, Myron Donley.
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MICRODRAMA PARTNERSHIPS
aTwist recently announced: A strategic partnership with Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s global entertainment company, making aTwist the exclusive home for Hartbeat’s slate of original microseries, including comedy programming under the LOL umbrella and adaptations of Blake Karrington’s bestselling book series and a partnership with BET to develop and distribute microseries across linear and vertical platforms, with a first-of-its-kind windowing model bringing microseries to television while expanding storytelling rooted in Black culture and community, among others.
Microseries are serialized stories designed for mobile-first viewing: typically 40-60 episodes of one to three minutes each, built vertically, and consumed either in moments throughout the day or as a binge experience all at once. This is a fast-growing global category, generating an estimated $10 billion annually worldwide.
So, will you be checking out Brad Bell’s Hollywood Starlet on the aTwist platform? What do you think of all the currently slated new titles for launch? Drop a comment below.
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